Zen | The Oxherd Boy

#137: "Do you ever wonder what happens..."

We often grapple with the question of death, what happens, how does it feel, where do we go, and whether we are reunited with those we...

#135: In those quiet moments...

I can glory in the abundance of life and the world, but the quiet moments have always been the ones for me -- not to be apart from it,...

#115: "Let's go for a walk..."

Inspired by "Walking Meditation," a poem by Thich Nhat Hanh: Take my hand. We will walk. We will only walk. We will enjoy our walk...

#109: "Sometimes, the brightest colors..."

Given the present situation in Ukraine, I repainted this with another flower in mind. 🌻 If you haven't heard the story of the Ukrainian...

#086: "There is a time to live and a time to die..."

Though most scholars of Taoism agree that Lao Tzu never said this, this quote is often attributed to him. It seems like a modern Zen...

#054: "Do you think the cherry blossom..."

"We think death will come later, but constant change (impermanence) is not later, it's right here. And so, studying constant change is...

#043: "What's the best way to start the day?"

I'm thinking about what personal habits to ⁠would be good to develop and set a positive tone for the day. This is one of them...

#041: "A flower does not compare itself..."

"A flower does not compare itself to the one beside it, it simply blooms." - Sensei Ogui

#033: "Silence is not empty..."

I'm not sure who the original author of this quote is, but to all my friends this winter night, I hope you are safe. I hope you are well....